Why You Need BlueTooth

The trick about cell phones and headphones for students like me, is not getting in trouble.  I’ll be honest, with MP3 players shrinking almost by the day, it is no longer a question of hiding a discman in your backpack to listen during class, but hiding the wires of earbud headphones protruding from a pocket.

Driving with cell phones has also become an issue in a number of US states, including my own state of NY.  The fact is, in a state like NY, it’s illegal to drive and talk on your cell phone(have a cell phone in your hand) at the same time.

While speaker phone on most standards cells is an option at this point, the truth is, much of the time, you still have to yell into the phone to be heard on the other end (I know I do).  But there is a small fix.  Who knew that obeying the law and promoting in-class entertainment would both have the same solution?

Bluetooth technology is that small miracle, still being developed to function at its full potential

Bluetooth, as defined by in our glossary:

Enables the short-range transmission of digital voice and data, such as from a user’s wireless cell-phone headset to his cell phone.

Not only does this help me driving at home, but it can help promote safe driving most everywhere else as well.  Bluetooth headsets are incredibly helpful in appeasing the legal authority.  Simply wear one sci fi style on an ear and when a call comes through no hands are needed, just speak and you will be heard!  (They look silly, but it’s better than a ticket).

On the other side is undermining authority (which I don’t promote, of course) but I do find it amusing to contrast rule breaking against the real world laws of the road.  In class you’re supposed ot be paying attention, but when that’s unbearable it’s at least good to look polite.  Forget hoodies pulled up over renegade wires, bluetooth earbud headphones are a thing of the present! (The Etymotic ety8 for example).  Still a bit larger than completely necessary, but the idea is there.  Not to mention the plethora of other bluetooth options to, at the very least, keep you from tripping over yourself while jogging to a little 90’s pop.

There are new perks to bluetooth technology too: on the go internet and new developments in prosthetic design.  Now if only bluetooth were more affordable…..